District Dash Half
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2026 District Dash 5k & Half : March 1, 2026
The event includes two distances that run along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse. A virtual run option is available. Walkers and strollers are permitted. Points from the races count toward the Year-Long 5k, Endurance, Back of the Pack, and Winter Series. Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Dri-FIT) event shirt, and chip timing.
- Half marathon - out-and-back on C&O Canal light gravel, minimal elevation change
- 5k - out-and-back on C&O Canal light gravel flat trail
Logistics and services
The half marathon and 5k start and finish at separate locations along the canal - the half in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club and the 5k at Fletcher’s Boathouse. Parking is available near both locations, with additional overflow parking listed. Packet pickup is available at the event; there will be no on-site registration. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before Feb 18.
Water stations: seven along the half at specified mile markers and one on the 5k near mile 1.55; Gatorade will be available at some stations. Restroom facilities and port-a-johns are provided near each start/finish. There is no official bag check; items may be left at the timing table but the organizer is not responsible. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit for completion.
Registration fees listed by the organizer apply with early deadlines and scheduled increases. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second in multiple age groups; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Live and final results with series points are posted online after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.